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MCU 294K

1986 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,168 mi
Last recorded1,168 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Lightweight14,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 294K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 1,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 1,102 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 1,098 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 1,087 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 1,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 902 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 857 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Apr 2014 573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Apr 2014 573 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leaks from both rear axle ends

Pass 12 May 2012 405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2012 405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 36 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

o/s front flexi brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 84,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 83,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 82,758 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 82,400 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 82,282 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Lightweight?

Based on 3,105 MOT tests across 289 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 151
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 147
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 64
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MCU 294K is a 1986 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 14,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Lightweight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCU 294K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Lightweight typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCU 294K registered?

MCU 294K is a 1986 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 4 July 1986.

Is MCU 294K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCU 294K shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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